Purchasing Processor and Bid Coordinator

AKETA F. LATIN

EXPERIENCE

Caddo Parish Child Nutrition 2007 – Current

Purchasing Processor and Fresh Fruits & Vegetable Coordinator

Select and order merchandise based on the demand for specific commodities, or other property, and make judgments as to requirements for bids

Create requisitions for 54 Cafeteria, Maintain, Update, and Modify Purchase Orders

Plan, compile, and direct annual materials and supply bid purchases.

Research and write bid specifications

Balance & reconciled accounts for 150 vendors & distribute buyer & system-generated reports as required

Maintain an inventory of school cafeteria equipment for accountability

Consult with vendors about food orders & invoices.

Serves as liaison between Child Nutrition Programs & Accounting Department

Prepare Bidder Qualification Forms for purchasing canned, frozen food, fish, poultry, eggs, specialty items & paper, and supplies

Create & Setup bid file and assign bid number, prepare bid estimates/quantities

Prepare bid comparison documentation for Caddo School Board approval

Prepare a bid Excel spreadsheet for 58 school cafeterias

Assist the Computer Operator with the processing of school meal applications received online and scanned

Maintained data entry files & transactions in Business Plus System, Heartland Solutions, Websmart, and Franklin Software.

City of Shreveport 2003 – 2007

Purchasing Office Specialist

Assist Purchasing Agent & Buyer

Draft Ordinance and resolutions

Verify & pay all bills for the Purchasing Department

Compile reports to show statistic such as cash receipt/invoice expenditures and payments

Conduct Inventory control for the purchasing department on all fixed assets

Eldorado Casino Resort, Shreveport, Louisiana 2000 – 2007

Finance Credit Host

Draft contracts for casino credit agreements. Invoice guest for outstanding balances. Gather and record information conducive to credit approval. Maintain customer records in compliance with state and company regulations. Prepare reports for customer’s outstanding balances. Deposits and prepare documentation for year-end profit loss statement.

EDUCATION

2013 Central Michigan University Shreveport, Louisiana

Master of Science Administration

1999 Wiley College Marshall, Texas

Bachelor of Science/Organizational Management

1998 Southern University Shreveport, Louisiana

Associate Degree/Criminal Justice Administration

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